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Jackson Center, OH

Jackson Center, OH.

Population: 1,882 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Jackson Center, OH is $226,666 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $215,000 after a median 38 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$226,666

Typical home value

+5.3%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$226,666
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+23.0%
5-year appreciation
+38.3%
10-year appreciation
+104.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$226,968
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$215,000
Median list price
$215,000
Median price per sqft
$139
1-year sale-price change
-20.4%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+3.6%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$804/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$823/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,076/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,446/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,485/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
27.4 : 1
Schools include
Jackson Center Elementary School, Jackson Center High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,121
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,169

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (45 mi)
National parks include
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
S and S Field (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
Hospitals include
LIMA MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INSTITUTE FOR ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, WILSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-154 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
40.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,071
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
73.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,115
Average weekly wage
$1,232
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
307

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Jackson CenterState medianUS median
Typical home value$226,666$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$215,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market38 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,071$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Jackson Center, OH?
$226,666.
What is the median sale price in Jackson Center, OH?
$215,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Jackson Center, OH?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Jackson Center, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,076/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jackson Center, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is Jackson Center, OH in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Jackson Center, OH. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Jackson Center, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jackson Center, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jackson Center, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jackson Center, OH?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Jackson Center, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Jackson Center, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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